New eccentric Arm-Crank could boost Para-Athlete performance
NCT ID NCT05777941
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a new training device called an eccentric arm-crank in 12 athletes with spinal cord injury. Over 20 training sessions, participants used the device to build upper body strength and endurance. The goal was to see if the device is practical and effective for improving performance in para-athletes.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- eccentric arm-cranking training
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new training method to help para-athletes improve upper body performance.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early feasibility study with only 12 participants, so results may not apply to all people with spinal cord injury.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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12 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2022
- Finished
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Sep 2024
- Lead sponsor
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A research network
The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * male or female with traumatic or disease-related SCI * age between 18 and 50 years * experience in strength training * Squad status or at least 4h per week training * Biceps/triceps function * healthy(study physician) * adequately informed and confirmed per signature Exclusion Criteria: * findings during anamnesis of study physician * pregnancy
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Swiss Paraplegic Centre
Nottwil, Canton of Lucerne, 6207, Switzerland
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